Philip Rosseter

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(c.1568-1623)

English composer. A member of the Chapel Royal in 1604. Lutenist in the Private Musick 1604-32. In 1610 with Robert Jones he acquired a license to present plays at the Whitefriars Theatre. His fine lute songs appeared in 1601 a joint publication of 42 songs with Thomas Campion, whose close friend he was. His songs were of the light and lively rather than the serious and profound character.